Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Dunoon, accounting for 51.2% (420 people). This share was higher than Lismore (C) (43.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 162 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dunoon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dunoon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lismore (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dunoon, with comparison markers for Lismore (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
420
% of total
51.2%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
420
51.2%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
119
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
119
14.5%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
119
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
119
14.5%
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
83
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
83
10.1%
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
26
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
26
3.2%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
17
2.1%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+162
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
+1
-3.3pp
Not stated
+40
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
-5
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-10
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Dunoon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lismore (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | % | Lismore (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 420 | 51.2% | 43.1% | 258 | 38.9% | 32.7% | +162 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 119 | 14.5% | 18.3% | 118 | 17.8% | 21.1% | +1 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 119 | 14.5% | 8.9% | 79 | 11.9% | 10.5% | +40 | +2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 83 | 10.1% | 11.5% | 89 | 13.4% | 14.6% | -6 | -3.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 26 | 3.2% | 3.5% | 31 | 4.7% | 4.7% | -5 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 2.1% | 3.5% | 27 | 4.1% | 4.7% | -10 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 820 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 663 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +157 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.